Leprosy is a centuries-old infectious disease often perceived as firmly affixed to an ancient, more fearful time. But this week’s news shows that couldn’t be further from the truth: A new report from the Centers for Disease Control warns that leprosy is surging in the US, particularly in Central Florida, which may have become an […]
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Hims wants to have a heart-to-heart with customers. What’s happening: Hims & Hers, a digital health and wellness company, launched Heart Health by Hims, a dual-action program coupling erectile dysfunction treatment and cardiovascular preventative care. What it is: Through a partnership with Labcorp, providers on the platform will be able to screen Heart Health by […]
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The horseshoe crab has been scuttling in the ocean and tidal pools for more than 400 million years, playing a vital role in the East Coast ecosystem along with being a prized item for fishing bait and medical research. Its blue blood is harvested for medical researchers and used by drug and medical […]
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – The Red Cross will host a unique blood drive in Jonesboro on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The organization hopes the second annual “Battle of the Banks” will address a dire need. The Red Cross was “nearly 50,000 donations” short throughout May and June, and the trend continued throughout July in Northeast Arkansas. […]
REDWOOD CITY, CA — Deputies found one woman dead and another injured after a violent stabbing at a Redwood City home early Sunday morning, said the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies also arrested a suspect standing outside of the home who was said to be covered in blood.Officers first responded to an urgent 9-1-1 […]
Just one alcoholic drink a day is enough to increase your blood pressure, according to new research. The study — published in the medical journal Hypertension — found evidence that alcohol increases systolic blood pressure (the pressure when your heart pushes blood out) even among people with no existing hypertension. Researchers also found that the […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Some scientists predict brain-eating amoeba cases, like the one that killed a local resident recently, could grow since we’ve had record heat and water temperatures are increasing. The amoeba, naegleria fowleri, can enter the body through the nose and travel to the brain, resulting in an infection. While cases are limited over the years, […]
On Tuesday, Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) is kicking off its “Pint for Pint” campaign to encourage people to donate blood. The annual event gives away vouchers for a free or discounted beverage at a participating brewery or restaurant in exchange for a blood donation, according to event organizers. They add August is typically a tough […]
A Phoenix woman is sharing her story and encouraging people to donate blood amid a critical shortage. PHOENIX — Imagine living each month as if it were your last. “Without generous donors taking the time to donate, I wouldn’t be alive,” Mary Jo Fasini said. Fasini seemed healthy when she was born, but around the […]